"He just looks like a footballer, a fantastic athlete, perfect for the full back position. He's only 18, so you think about how he's going to look physically in three or four years time. He looks like he's already got the legs and the pace. The strength will come too.

"If Clyne goes out of the team through injury or suspension, he's in. Massive credit to Jurgen Klopp, and the academy staff, Alex Inglethorpe, Steve Heighway. But never ever forget, it's still the player who has to do it on the pitch. He's done it twice and been outstanding."

Klopp may have a task on his hands to appease the youngster moving forward with his appearances this term proving his worth in the first team.